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Come join us for one of the best kite events on the east coast, the Cape Fear Kite Festival. Only in its 4th year, word of this event spread quick and now it attracts kite fliers from all over the country. The event has a very relaxed, fun fly atmosphere that is welcoming to all. In past years there has been a great showing of large single line kites, Revs, and dual like kites. Be sure to make the banquet and auction Saturday night and we are working on a indoor fly Friday night.

Last year we had PERFECT weather and wind. Donít miss out this year!

Main attractions this year are:

-David Gomberg from Gomberg Kite Productions-John Barresi from Kitelife.com, iquad, and Revolution Kite-Rev. Clinic on Friday by John Barresi. First time in NC!!!-Going for a record number of giant Octopus flying at one time.-Kurt Lisk with Windfeathers and his two 35 banner sets. -Free kids kite making.-Banquet and auction Saturday night-Possible indoor fly Friday night. -Manufacture reps

Donít miss the fun on Nov. 6-8th 2009. Main event is the 7th and 8th with a informal fly day on Friday and John Barresi will be doing a Rev clinic Friday from 10 to 4. This is his first clinic in this area. Don't miss it!

The Shell Island is a cheesy operation ... the Cape Fear rate is $109 a night ... and look whatI get in the mail today ... November rate at the Shell Island is $99 ! But you can't get that lower rate if you already have a reservation ... oh no.

So, if you've not booked yet - make sure you get the cheaper $99 rate.

Frazer,that flyer says the rate is for repeat guests. If you are a repeat guest, you have plenty of time to cancel your res without losing any money. Then, call make and make a new res for the same room at the lower rate.

Given the festival has been there for a few years now the Shell Island Resort could have offeredthis cheaper rate to the attendees in the knowledge than very many of them would be repeatguests having visited in years past.

There is a parking lot next to the resort. But, it only has about 15 spots and its full normallyby 10am. If you get there late - or its full - the best policy is to sit and wait for someone to leave ... usually the surfers head out between 9.30-10am.

Failing that ... there is another parking lot half a mile or so South ... its much bigger and you should have no trouble parking there.

Parking runs about $10 for the day ... don't cheat it ... the meter maids will get ya !

Oh ... and don't speed on the island ... I see ppl busted all the time for that.

The good news about parking is that the meters are not required after Oct. 31. This is taken from the town's website:. When are the meters enforced? Answer: Meters are monitored from 9am to 6pm everyday from March 1st to October 31st.

One year, someone ran shuttle from the lower parking lot. Haven't heard if it will be running this year yet?